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Men's Health Trio

There are undeniable differences between the sexes that cannot be ignored. Men have their own unique set of health issues to consider, and it’s only recently that issues such as erectile dysfunction have been openly discussed.

While there are many excellent natural health products for men, be sure to include this trio of supplements in your daily health program. You’ll find them in your local health store.

Panax Ginseng Boosts Sexual Energy and Vitality

It may not always be in the forefront of his mind, but most men admit that sexual thoughts are usually not far away. Yet at the end of a busy day, many men do not have the energy or desire to act on those thoughts. Thousands of years of use in Asian countries, especially China and Korea, have demonstrated Panax ginseng’s power to revitalize sexual energy.

Acting not as stimulants, but as adaptogens, ginsenosides (the active agents in Panax ginseng), help minimize the negative effects of chronic stress while working to keep the overall system functioning normally. Panax is considered a general tonic but is especially recognized for its toning effect on the adrenal glands.

Apparently the adrenals are not the only glands getting a ginseng tune-up! According to a research paper published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (May 2002) entitled “Ginseng, sex behavior, and nitric oxide,” ginseng can enhance libido and sexual performance through its direct effect on the central nervous system and gonadal tissues.

Researchers concluded, “There is good evidence that ginsenosides can facilitate penile erection by directly inducing the vasodilation and relaxation of penile corpus cavernosum” with increasing evidence that nitric oxide plays a key role in the way ginsenosides function. This and other published studies point to ginseng in the treatment of male sexual dysfunction.

Coenzyme Q10 for Hearts, Aging, and Fertility

Still topping the charts for healthy hearts and healthy aging, CoQ10 is a must for men. As an antioxidant and cell energizer, it protects and strengthens the heart. Ongoing research is uncovering even more good reasons for supplementing with CoQ10.

An Italian research team found that CoQ10 minimized the size of destructive lesions in the aorta, the body’s largest artery. They also discovered it improved seminal fluid integrity and sperm cell motility, translating to enhanced male fertility.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Inflammation

What do heart attacks, snoring, eczema, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis, bursitis, and swollen gums all have in common? The answer is that these extremely diverse health conditions all include a significant common factor–inflammation.

Omega-3 fats prevent the body’s production of prostaglandins that lead to inflammation. Recently, omega-3 has also been used to treat several psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases because of its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. These health-promoting fats are found most abundantly in oils from cold-water fish (salmon, mackerel, and herring), krill oil, flaxseeds, and flaxseed oil.

Source: alive #308, June 2008

Real Men Eat Vegetables
"Broccoli? No thanks," said my dinner guest when I offered him a bowl full of crisp steamed vegetables. "I'm a meat-and-potato man!" As if to proudly underscore his statement, he rubbed his rounded belly.

Medical Phallicies
Circumcision was once considered a minor, harmless procedure mainly of religious or cultural importance for some group.

Top 10 Health Tips for Men
When it comes to health care, we men are like ostriches. We bury our heads in the sand. We are much less likely than women to visit our doctors regularly, take symptoms seriously and live a healthful lifestyle.

Taking Care of Our Men
He pays close attention to the size of his bankbook, ensures his car gets a regular checkup, and cleans his stereo system meticulously. Yet, when it comes to taking action on his own health, he is notorious for ignoring health complaints, and takes preventive steps only as a last resort.

Fathers-Live Longer to Enjoy Your Children and Grandchildren
So this month when we honour our fathers - fathers themselves must honour their bodies so they may live long and be healthy. Start today! Take a multivitamin with minerals that contains calcium, zinc, and selenium.

Choosing Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment
Twenty-five men who declined conventional prostate cancer treatment in order to use alternative treatments are taking part in a three-year Health Canada study.

Are Men Really Hooked on Looks?
Beauty has long been linked with health. For centuries our genes have driven us to seek out a good-looking mate to increase our chances of producing healthy offspring. Psychologists tell us that it's in a woman's nature to attract men with beauty.

Grumpy, Lumpy, Men Syndrome
Remember what it was like to be a teenager? That lean, muscular physique never seemed to gain an ounce of fat no matter how much you ate (or drank). Do you now find yourself patting your belly more then you pat your dog? If so, you could well be experiencing a loss of your male hormone - testosterone.

Prostate Problems
During a man's lifetime, his prostate will undergo changes that can eventually lead to health challenge.

Solving Prostate Problems
Surprisingly, benign enlargement of the prostate is so frequent that it affects 10 percent of men under 40 and 80 percent of men age 80 and olde.

Helping Men Live Longer
The differences between the sexes go a lot deeper than what you see on the outside. To put it bluntly, men are engineered from birth to be much more susceptible-at any given age-to fatal disorders like heart attacks and, ultimately, to death at a younger age than their more shapely counterparts. So which is the real weaker sex, macho man?

Change of Heart
There is a natural alternative to bypass surgery that is safe, effective, non-invasive, and almost side effect free. It's called chelation therapy and is an alternative worth considering.

Taming the Hunk Within
Now it appears that, increasingly, men are taking responsibility for not only their own health and fitness but also the health and fitness of their families.

Prostate Health
Most men know little about the prostate gland, only that it can be the source of serious health problems and the reason behind unpleasant physical exams. Prostate cancer is the number one cancer threat to adult males; it will affect approximately one in seven men in their lifetime. Prevention is the best medicine.

Natural Prostate Protection
The prostate is just a little thing. But the healthy functioning of this small, doughnut-shaped muscular gland sure can make a big impact on a guy's life. Just ask any man over the age of 50.

Health Perspective
Why do some men wait until calamity strikes before they take their health seriously? "Men are from Mars, women are from Venus" has become the mantra of modern-day gender relations. The popular consensus seems to be that we should celebrate, not lament, our differences. All well and good.

Beautiful Foods

For a Picture-Perfect Smile, Eat Raisins.

Male Beauty Trap

A Cynic's No Picnic
"More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! proclaims the vintage ad, in boldface type. "Based upon three nationally known independent research organizations.

Men Taking Charge
A news poll appearing on ABC in May 2007 found that 78 percent of men over the age of 50 only go to see a doctor after being urged by their wife, daughter, or female friend.

Old Men
Close your eyes and ask yourself: how old do I feel? Many of us feel older than we should, but that might change in the not-too-distant future.

Preventing Prostate Problems
With over half of men past age 50 experiencing prostate enlargement, it's no surprise that treatments for conditions causing this problem have improved considerably within the last several years.

Prostate Problems
Are you aware that September 14 to 20 marks Prostate Awareness Week in Canada? If not, you're not alone.

Lacking Libido
A healthy libido or sex drive is a normal part of being human. While it is not uncommon to go through periods when sexual desire declines or wanes, libido problems become self-evident when these low periods recur and lead to personal stress and interpersonal problems.

Defending Against Men’s Cancer
According to the National Population Health Survey, men are far less likely than women to consider overall health, weight, and disease prevention.

Testing, Testing
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) use naturopathic and conventional diagnostic tools when treating patients. As primary care practitioners, they perform physical exams, Pap smears, and diagnostic lab tests and refer patients to specialists as required.